November 2013

The campaign isn’t even over, but the Greenville Schools have already hit their goal of collecting 75-hundred canned food items for the Salvation Army. The campaign, which is open to the public, is billed as the “Yes We Can” food drive. It aims to help The Salvation Army with meals…

The state confirmed 45 cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus this year, a significant improvement over the 247 cases confirmed in 2012. But health officials say the real number may be higher, since not everyone seeks medical treatment for their symptoms and the state only counts cases that were…

A meeting was held at the Washington County Convention Center last night for residents concerned about violence, break-ins and other criminal activity affecting their quality of life. Residents discussed ways to make the community safer and to assist law enforcement in solving and preventing crimes.

The cards will be available for free to voters who don’t have a driver’s license or other government issued ID card. A Voter ID law passed in 2011 but needed federal approval. It is expected to go into effect in time for the primaries for U.S. House and Senate races…

Alcorn State has been designated as StormReady by the National Weather Service. It is the fifth university in Mississippi to receive the designation. To qualify, a StormReady location must meet certain criteria, such as establishing a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center and promoting readiness through community seminars.

Two Greenville men are facing prison sentences for an alleged large-scale marijuana distribution scheme. After an investigation that spanned four states, two Greenville men face prison time for the alleged intent to distribute marijuana. Cornelius Harris was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to the charges. He also pleaded…

Hearings and discussions on Internet gambling are expected during Mississippi’s 2014 legislative season. Lawmakers studying the issue will likely consider the experience of New Jersey, which has legalized Internet gambling as of today. Advocates say Internet gambling would expand economic opportunities, while opponents argue that moving casinos online will make…

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STARKVILLE, MS (Ben Caxton) — One week into his second season, Mississippi State head baseball coach Andy Cannizaro has resigned. Pitching coach Gary Henderson takes over immediately as interim coach of the Diamond Dawgs. Social media reports surfaced Monday that the 39-year old Cannizaro had an improper relationship with a…

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(Jackson, MS) — After a restraining order was granted against state lawmakers Wednesday, House Speaker Philip Gunn filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court challenging the temporary restraning order. Rep. Jay Hughes of Oxford filed the retraining order saying the speaker was violating the state Constitution.